MSHA awards $10.5 million for mine-safety training
The Labor Department lists grants for training new and experienced miners across 45 states, the Navajo Nation and the Northern Mariana Islands.
What the record says
The U.S. Department of Labor says its Mine Safety and Health Administration awarded $10,537,000 to support federally mandated mine-safety training. The October 19 recipient list includes state agencies and public colleges that provide locally tailored education about mine conditions and hazards. South Florida State College is listed for $208,063.
Source details and supporting locations.
Practical next step
Mine operators and workers should consult MSHA and the listed local training providers for applicable courses and requirements.
Limits and what is not established
This is a grant-award announcement. It does not demonstrate a measured reduction in accidents, change training obligations or offer direct payments to individual miners.
Sources checked October 21, 2026. Later notices may change instructions or arrangements.
Original sources
U.S. Department of Labor: original information